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What if

goldensrbest — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:28:44 GMT

This virus gets as bad here in the USA,as it is in ITALY?

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willdob3 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:31:50 GMT

“What if” is a pointless question that serves no useful purpose. It is only likely to cause additional anxiety to already anxious people.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:35:18 GMT

Thousands of people die from influenza each year. Where's the panic for that? Relax.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:36:49 GMT

@goldensrbest What if the sky falls? Imaginative speculation serves no purpose. Now go take that dog for a walk and get your mind on something else.

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rms1954 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:38:07 GMT

I'm sick of hearing about it. It's causing too much anxiety to everyone. I feel it was already here before we knew about it. We will do what everyone else does and try to handle it ... that's all you can do. Hiding and worrying is useless energy.

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Krimpette — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:38:28 GMT

Why speculate?????? To cause more anxiety?

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goldensrbest — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:38:38 GMT

I just saw on cnn, a interview with a young lady that lives there, that is the reason for my question,try to be nice every one ,no reason to be rude.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:40:09 GMT

@willdob3 wrote:
@goldensrbest

“What if” is a pointless question that serves no useful purpose. It is only likely to cause additional anxiety to already anxious people

WOW.

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x Hedge — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:42:15 GMT

There's been a lot of

"What if" here already.

Anticipation and making common sense contingency plans is responsible and useful....within limits.

You could just as easily slide over to the more extreme possibilities, and ask what if an asteroid collides with the earth tomorrow and makes all this virus prep moot?

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Sooner — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 19:58:39 GMT

Good grief. What's useful about piling on to shame someone who is afraid? What point is there to that?

And what point is there to ignoring and laughing at the prospect that it could happen? Is there any point to either way of thinking?

Don't panic, but don't stick your head in the sand either.

Sorry if I am missing something here. I get tired of hearing about the tornadoes headed my way in the spring too but I pay close attention, have the storm cellar cleaned and stocked too.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:05:43 GMT

@goldensrbest Do what you should ALWAYS be doing....

Wash your HANDS....eat healthy, exercise, take whatever supplements you do for wellness... LIVE YOUR LIFE.

worrying is not going to make you safer....stress is bad for the immune system. It could make you worse off.

I just came from a nice dog walk....sunshine...clean crisp air...wonderful! And NO NEWS.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:06:14 GMT

I fully expect that it will and since we are larger and there are more people here, it will be a lot worse.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:07:45 GMT

The fact is it is here,and you need to understand that, not much to do except take precautions, and stay informed.

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Mistic — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:08:34 GMT

@goldensrbest ~

Hopefully it doesn't get as bad here... And if it does, we will all do our best to handle the scary situation as best we can. Help a neighbor in need if we have extra supplies...etc.

I'm trying to stay positive, but have the supplies the CDC suggested to have on hand, for just in case. That's the best any of us can do.

It is a beautiful day here in Hooterville, PA. It felt so good to just go and sit outside with the Dog, enjoy the fresh air, and listen to the birds chirping at the feeders. Hang in there.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:08:46 GMT

Right now I'm not terribly concerned , but telling people not to worry has never stopped anyone from being anxious.

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blackhole99 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:36:52 GMT

I agree, panicking will not serve us well. That being said, people better listen to the medical professionals whom I'm pretty sure we can trust.

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:39:02 GMT

Saw Dr Marc Seigel on the news this morning and he says is is *possible* the virus could start to disappear as the weather warms like SARS did....

Right now I am staying informed and washing my hands and starying away from sick people.....

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SilleeMee — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:02:24 GMT

Some people say worrying drains you and may weaken your immune system. I have to agree. There's something to be said about staying positive through rough times. Your attitude has a lot to do with the physical being.

"Be happy. Don't worry"

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kitcat51 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:04:15 GMT

We'll deal with it.

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RedTop — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:44:09 GMT

I think the reality is that many of us will see this Coronavirus recorded in history along with the epidemics for smallpox, typhoid, polio, Spanish flu, and diphtheria.

My great-grandmother died from typhoid fever in 1899, when my grandmother was less than 2 years old. 3 distant toddler cousins died from complications of the Spanish flu in the epidemic of 1918, and are buried in my family cemetery.

I believe this new virus will leave many of us with more of these types of memories.